Senior Mechanical Engineer - Austin

O'Connell Robertson • Austin, TX

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About The Position

O’Connell Robertson seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Austin, Texas office. The role works with engineering team members and coordinates consultant responsibilities for studies, designs, and construction documents on projects of various scales. The engineer will support Education, Healthcare, and Commercial projects and collaborate with integrated engineering and architecture teams across the firm’s Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas offices. The position includes mechanical system design, construction administration, and HVAC controls design. The firm describes its culture as team-oriented and committed to design excellence, community and client service, and employee development. It offers flexible work schedules accommodating work hours and locations, as well as compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of professional MEP design experience in an engineering firm.
• Experience with healthcare or education projects.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes, energy codes, and MEP-related standards, including IMC, NEC, and NFPA.
• Familiarity with engineering calculations, including load calculations, equipment sizing, and duct and pipe sizing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in various stages simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines and with clients.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience coordinating MEP models within a multidisciplinary BIM environment.
• Knowledge of Newforma.
• PE licensure or active pursuit of PE licensure (not required).

Responsibilities

• Work with engineering team members and coordinate consultant responsibilities for studies, designs, and construction documents on projects of various scales.
• Support Education, Healthcare, and Commercial projects in a team environment.
• Collaborate with integrated engineers and architects in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas.
• Provide full design of mechanical system plans and specifications.
• Perform construction administration of mechanical systems.
• Design HVAC controls.

Benefits

• Excellent compensation and benefits.
• Flexible employee work schedules accommodating work hours and locations.
• Team culture supporting personal and career development and diversity in the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior